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“We didn’t know that we were having two until they were born – quite a surprise!

“We had our three children all born within 11 months of one another, and have now got five grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. So the house has always been full of kids, and been a very happy place.”

They recall that when twins came, Ken had to rush out to buy an extra set of everything – and say they are still getting over the shock 61 years later.

Ken added: “Earlier this month we celebrated our 65th wedding anniversary with a party in the house, and we were thrilled when the local mayor and mayoress dropped by to offer their congratulations.

The couple toast a long life in their house (Image: NOTTINGHAM POST/BPM/MEDIA)

“It was brand new when we moved in. We came here from an old terraced house that was being demolished, so moving here was luxurious compared to what we were used to. We thought we were so lucky.

“I can’t remember the exact rent we paid back then – but it was only a few bob.”

Mary, 85, said: “I can’t remember how many times we have redecorated but it must be more than a dozen.

“We thought about buying it over the years but just never got round to it.